The Bestseller Blueprint: Crafting High-Concept Story Ideas
What you'll learn
- Master the art of crafting blockbuster story ideas for books and movies
- Unlock the power of "high-concept" ideas and why they're industry gold
- Discover the 4 Secret Ingredients that make every high-concept idea irresistible
- Learn 5 Proven Methods to generate your own high-concept ideas on demand
- Develop multiple compelling story ideas ready for writing or pitching
- Elevate your writing career with ideas that excite readers and industry professionals
Requirements
- Computer or notebook for exercises
- An open mind for brainstorming
- A desire to write a novel or screenplay
Description
Unlock the secret to creating irresistible book and movie ideas that sell!
What do blockbusters like The DaVinci Code, The Girl on the Train, The Martian, and The Hunger Games have in common?
They're all built around “high-concept” ideas that grab your attention in just one sentence.
In this course, international bestselling author Jessica Brody reveals how you can craft your own high-concept ideas to captivate agents, publishers, producers, and readers.
"If you're stuck for an idea, not just an idea but a great idea, then this class is for you." - Steve B.
High-concept ideas are the holy grail of the book and movie business, known to sell better, faster, and for more money. But what exactly is a high-concept idea, and how do you create one that sells?
In this dynamic course, you'll:
Learn exactly what makes an idea "high-concept"
Discover the 4 Secret Ingredients of every high-concept idea
Master 5 Proven Methods for brainstorming your own high-concept ideas
Get access to practical exercises and tips to apply your new skills
By the end of the course, you'll have at least one shiny new high-concept idea ready to become your next bestselling novel or blockbuster movie!
"I used your course to develop my pitch to two agents. They both requested a manuscript." - Brian U.
About Your Instructor: Jessica Brody is the author of more than 20 novels published by major houses like Simon & Schuster, Random House, Macmillan, and Disney Press. Her books have been translated into 20+ languages, and several have been optioned for film and TV. Jessica's success secret? High-concept ideas!
"This is easily one of the most powerful, clearly presented courses I've taken." - Eibhlin
Whether you're aiming for self-publishing, traditional publishing, or screenwriting, this course will teach you how to develop ideas that captivate your audience and stand out in a crowded market.
"Jessica Brody breaks down these concepts with clarity and amazing insight." - Mike
Don't miss this opportunity to transform your creative process and skyrocket your chances of success.
Enroll now and start brainstorming your next bestseller or blockbuster today!
PRAISE FOR JESSICA'S UDEMY COURSES:
10+ writing courses
Over 70,000 students enrolled
Average Rating 4.7 stars!
"Jessica is truly a gifted teacher!" - Vicky
"Jessica is a LEGEND...Completely worth it." - Ras
"Superb. Clear and engaging - Dan
"Just, WOW! Jessica Brody provides much more than a boatload... try a cruise ship FULL of tips, tricks, resources, references, and actionable steps" - Tracy
"Thorough, accurate, and well-presented --I would recommend Jessica Brody’s courses to any writer eager to rise." - Mark
"Jessica Brody breaks down these concepts with clarity and amazing insight." - Mike
"Jessica Brody's courses are all thorough, entertaining, and extremely helpful." - Tricia
"As always, Jessica Brody delivers an insider's knowledge and the tools to move forward in the process, now!" - Sue
"Very informative and well worth the time and cost." - Noel
"Clear, concise, & well-narrated with an abundance of enthusiasm." - Christopher
"This course is worth far more than the price of admission!" - Talmage
"Jessica Brody has a gift for distilling lots of hard-earned information into concise and tasty bites." - Katherine
"If you write (or plan to write), get this course" - Scott
Who this course is for:
- Anyone who wants to write a novel or screenplay
- Newbie writers or seasoned pros
- Writers striving to reach the next level of their career
- Writers wanting to make their work more commercial
- Anyone who has always wanted to write a novel or screenplay but hasn't found the perfect idea yet
- Writers looking for a big idea for their next project
- Anyone who's asked the question: "Where do writers get their ideas?"
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Instructors
- 4.6 Instructor Rating
- 17,658 Reviews
- 73,382 Students
- 11 Courses
Jessica Brody is the author of the #1 bestselling plotting guide, Save the Cat! Writes a Novel, as well as 20+ novels for teens, tweens, and adults including Sky Without Stars, The Geography of Lost Things, The Chaos of Standing Still, 52 Reasons to Hate My Father, A Week of Mondays, Better You Than Me and the Unremembered trilogy. Her books are published by major publishers like Simon & Schuster, Random House, and Macmillan. She's also frequently hired by Disney Press to write books based on popular Disney franchises like Descendants and LEGO Disney Princess. Her books have been translated and published in over 23 countries and several have been optioned for film and television. She is also the founder of the Writing Mastery Academy, an online school for writers.
- 4.6 Instructor Rating
- 17,658 Reviews
- 73,382 Students
- 11 Courses
Achieve your writing goals and take you writing to the next level!
Founded by Jessica Brody, author of the #1 bestselling plotting guide Save the Cat! Writes a Novel and over 20 novels, Writing Mastery develops courses to help you become the writer you want to be.
From learning the foundations of fiction to crafting dynamic characters to writing bestselling novels and publishing them, each of our courses are designed to level up your writing, with inspiring instructors, clear explanations, high-quality production, concrete examples, downloadable resources, and fun writing exercises to help you apply everything you've learned.
So whether you're a new writer or already a bestseller, you've come to the right place for honing and elevating your craft.
All our courses are available on-demand, whenever you need them and available on any device, through the Udemy website, mobile, or TV app. And if for any reason, you're not completely satisfied with our content, our courses come with a 30-day money-back guarantee, which means you can check out one of our courses and get a full refund if you decide it's not right for you.